Cauda Equina Compression: Sagittal MRI scan of the Lumbar Spine; (Left) T2-weighted image; (Right) T1-weighted image. Note the large tumor arising from the L4 vertebra compressing the cauda equina. In ...

Introduction Sacral fractures occur in approximately 45% of pelvic fractures. An associated neurologic injury of the lumbosacral plexus may occur in 25% of sacral fractures.1 Sacral fractures ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome: CES is a low back pain where a bundle of nerve roots called cauda equina (horse tail) get affected. Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatments, and prognosis of this ...

The cauda equina is the continuation of these nerve roots in the lumbar and sacral region. These nerves send and receive messages to and from the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine become compressed, cutting off feeling and movement. CES is a rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 33,000 ...

2. Ahn UM, Ahn NU, Buchowski JM, Garrett ES, Sieber AN, Kostuik JP. Cauda equina syndrome secondary to lumbar disc herniation: a meta-analysis of surgical outcomes. Spine. 2000;25 (12):1515-1522.

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare neurologic condition, but trained medical providers are required to understand the signs and symptoms associated with this medical emergency so that a timely ...

The cauda equina: This is a group of nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord. They provide sensation and control of movement to the lower part of the body, including the bladder and bowel.

Cauda equina syndrome is a complex of low-back pain, bilateral sciatica, saddle anesthesia and motor weakness in the lower extremities 1 The syndrome can progress to paraplegia with rectal and urinary ...

Doctors can diagnose spinal cord compression by performing a medical history and an exam, along with an X-ray of the spine and a CT scan or MRI test. Both a CT and MRI can provide a detailed image ...